Job Coach

Vinfen • Windsor, CT

41d • $22 - $22 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Job Coach at Vinfen, you may work with people who have psychiatric conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, or behavioral health challenges to support their career goals. Job Coaches make a big difference in the lives of the people we support. You are a cheerleader, helping people strengthen their confidence. You are a teacher, helping job seekers gain skills that will help them succeed on the job. You are a mentor, helping people take pride in their work and achieve greater independence within their community. Your support and guidance will help individuals achieve goals, overcome barriers, and become more independent. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives. Job Coaches' work days are diverse and on-the-go. You may coach people individually or in group settings. You may monitor individuals work progress and the effectiveness of various employment and vocational programs. Your work may involve traveling to various work sites in the community to provide hands-on support to both employers and people we serve at their jobs. You may act as a role model who demonstrates appropriate social interactions with employers and the public. You may track daily progress and achievement of individuals' employment goals. Lastly, you may be responsible for managing the daily operations at a program, facility, or community employment setting.

Requirements

• Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
• Knowledge of applied behavioral analysis with special needs population
• Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
• Knowledge and use of different communication styles
• Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices
• Knowledge of required physical personal management skills
• Knowledge of required independent living management skills
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
• Knowledge of available community resources, job, and training opportunities
• Knowledge of documentation requirements
• Persuasive, collaborative, and participative skills
• Presentation skills
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to provide a positive role model
• One year of experience/training in a related function.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle.
• If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks.
• A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment.
• Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
• CPR required within two weeks of hire
• First Aid required within two weeks of hire
• MAC required (follows CT guidelines )
• Safety Care required within 60 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with persons served individually and in groups. Work to develop skills for persons served.
• Provide coaching and training to persons served at community job sites, program job sites, work crews, etc.; may include travel training, social skills and vocational skills training. Travel to various locations required by Job Coach I.
• Monitor progress on the job and provide written documentation as needed; ensure coverage as appropriate.
• Implement prescribed clinical, educational and vocational/employment programs.
• Responsible for specific data collection, quantify data, transfer to daily chart and perform bi-monthly analysis of data.
• Maintain physical upkeep of the program area. Ensure equipment is used, cleaned and stored appropriately.
• Act as advocate for persons served in all areas.
• Complete continuous training in applied behavioral analysis, teaching techniques and job coaching.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

Benefits

• Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED